Paint equivalent guide

Glacier Blue (72.095) Vallejo Game Color acrylic paint equivalents (#70A8C8)

Glacier Blue (72.095) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Glacier Blue (72.095) equivalent is Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Glacier Blue (72.095) is Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Glacier Blue (72.095) is Ice Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.3).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Azure (70.902)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Pale Blue (70.906)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
SC-05 Artic BlueScale75
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
SC-50 Sky BlueScale75
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

Best equivalents by brand

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Glacier Blue (72.095)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Glacier Blue (72.095) in the current local catalogue is RAF Azure Blue from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.66).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

Glacier Blue (72.095) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Azure (70.902) (Delta E 3.05).

Yes, Glacier Blue (72.095) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Glacier Blue (72.095) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Glacier Blue (72.095) equivalent is Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Glacier Blue (72.095) is Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Glacier Blue (72.095) is Ice Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.3).

Glacier Blue (72.095) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Glacier Blue (72.095) equivalent is Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Glacier Blue (72.095) is Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0. For Army Painter, the closest match to Glacier Blue (72.095) is Ice Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.3.

Glacier Blue (72.095) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0.

Glacier Blue (72.095) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ice Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.3.

Glacier Blue (72.095) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Glacier Blue (72.095) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ice Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.3

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.

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